Working during the summer closure
During the summer closure, employees who like to work on campus are welcome to visit the Maria Montessori building.
Discover the range of team outings on campus!
Do you and your team want to take a break from the daily routine, get to know each other better or just relax? Radboud University now offers a renewed and versatile range of team outings for employees!
From 1 July, opening hours of the ICT Helpdesk and Service Points in the University Library will change
Starting 1 July, the opening hours of the ICT Helpdesk, the ICT Servicedesk, and the UB Service Desk will change. From then on, you can visit the desk in the entrance hall of the UB on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
From responding to thinking ahead: bringing energy and spatial planning together
For an effective energy transition, we need to think not only about how we generate sustainable energy, but also about the spatial consequences of those choices.
What do students and staff think about stories on the university's research?
How familiar are staff and students with Radboud University's research, and what would they like to read, hear and see more about? These questions were answered by participants in the staff panel and the student panel.
NS railway strikes June 2025
In June, there are multiple days on which no NS trains will be running throughout the whole country due to strikes by NS staff.. This may impact your ability to reach the Radboud University campus.
ERC Advanced Grant for research into how body and brain work together in stressful decisions
Karin Roelofs has been awarded an Advanced Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) for her neurocognitive research into decisions under stress.
What helps the climate is not automatically good for the ocean
Methods to enhance the ocean’s uptake of carbon dioxide (CO₂) are being explored to help tackle the climate crisis. However, some of these approaches could significantly exacerbate ocean deoxygenation.
Pressure on infrastructure can only be sustained if demand changes
The pressure on infrastructure cannot be sustainably resolved by increasing supply. Something needs to change in terms of demand. That is the core of the SPINES research project, for which Radboud researchers have received 1.2 million euros.
Bert van den Brink appointed new dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
On 1 July 2025, Bert van den Brink will be appointed the new Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies. He will succeed current Dean Heleen Murre-van den Berg.
Train smarter, work safer: police training under the microscope
Training for police officers and soldiers often focuses on exceptional situations - the so-called 'split second' in which everything is decided. But in practice, this does not adequately prepare them for day-to-day work.
Radboud University at Lowlands: reaction speed after a cup of coffee
Researchers from Radboud University will join scientists from Radboudumc at Lowlands Science this year to determine whether you are a true caffeine enthusiast.
Holiday time! – Don't forget your digital security
De vakantie komt eraan! Om te ontspannen,laat je je werkspullen thuis. Dit is niet alleen goed voor je rust, maar ook voor je digitale veiligheid. Kan dit niet? Gebruik ze veilig en geef cybercriminelen geen kans om in je apparaten te neuzen.
Planned action against cuts cancelled due to NS strike
The nationwide action against budget cuts in education is cancelled due to a planned NS-strike. No NS-trains will be running nationwide due to the NS-strike.
Self-learning neural network cracks iconic black holes
A team of astronomers led by Michael Janssen (Radboud University, The Netherlands) predict that the black hole at the center of our Milky Way is spinning at near top speed.
Developments demonstrations on campus
In this current overview you will find the latest developments regarding the demonstrations on the Radboud University campus. The latest update is at the top.
1.2 million euros for SPINES research project to strengthen infrastructure
Roads, the electricity grid, drinking water: the Dutch infrastructure is creaking at the seams. Supply can barely keep up with demand, but it keeps trying. Is there another way? That question is central to the SPINES research project.
Research on student well-being: ‘a lot is going well, but there are also points of concern’
The majority of students are doing well, according to the research project 'Healthy Student Life', but there are also concerning signals: moderate to high stress levels and depression symptoms, cannabis use and problematic internet use.
‘Methane emissions from drinking water purification can be reduced by 50%’
It is becoming increasingly difficult to produce sufficient drinking water, and this process also releases large amounts of methane. For his PhD thesis, microbiologist Alje Boersma found ways to reduce methane emissions by 50%.
Diversity work requires more than a plan and good intentions
Many organisations try to reduce inequality in the workplace through diversity initiatives, but effectively implementing change remains difficult. This is evident from research conducted by Nina van Douwen, who will obtain her PhD on 5 June.
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